English noun: standstill | |||
1. | standstill (state) a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible | ||
Samples | Reached an impasse on the negotiations. | ||
Synonyms | dead end, deadlock, impasse, stalemate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | situation | ||
2. | standstill (event) an interruption of normal activity | ||
Synonyms | stand, tie-up | ||
Broader (hypernym) | halt, stop | ||